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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,088.99 and 523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,088.99 and 523.60 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,088.99 = 523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,088.99 = 523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,088.99 × 523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 570,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,189.82/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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